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Boston Smoke Shop & Convenience

FAIL

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Address
334 DORCHESTER ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
12 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Eggs stored over Ready to eat products in cooler- PIC removed eggs and stored on botom shelf as requested.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Several Dairy and juices were expired dated back from June 19- to July 9. PIC removed and voluntarily discarded 3 Almond milks 52 Fl oz/ 8 12 oz orange juice some pulp/ 8 - 12 oz Naked green smoothiue drinks all expired June 19. Disposal order was given.- PIC corrected and removed the products that was out of date

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Not properly maintaining shelves when products are expired. Properly Remove all expired products and store away from retail products that are compliant and in date range.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
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